Are you passionate about beauty, cosmetics, and retail sales? If you dream of building a rewarding career in the fast-growing beauty industry, the Dis-Chem Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) offers the perfect opportunity. This programme equips young South Africans with professional skills, industry knowledge, and real retail experience while earning a stipend.
The learnership is available at Dis-Chem branches across South Africa and focuses on customer service, merchandising, and cosmetics sales. Candidates who complete the programme successfully gain valuable skills, making them more employable in the competitive retail and beauty market.
Minimum Requirements for the Learnership
To qualify for the Dis-Chem Retail Cosmetics Learnership, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A completed Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
- Willingness to work flexible retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
- Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Added Advantage
- Previous experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry will give candidates an edge.
Key Responsibilities of a Cosmetics Learner
1. Stock Control
Learners play a vital role in ensuring stock levels are managed effectively. Responsibilities include:
- Checking product expiry dates.
- Keeping shelves fully stocked with a wide range of cosmetics.
- Participating in regular stock takes.
- Reporting damaged, expired, or out-of-stock items to management.
- Organising storerooms and following Dis-Chem’s stock rotation procedures.
- Ensuring packaging is properly disposed of after unpacking stock.
2. Merchandising Duties
Creating attractive displays is essential to promote sales. Duties include:
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the cosmetics area.
- Ensuring product displays are eye-catching and well presented.
- Pricing and labeling products correctly.
- Demonstrating cosmetics through makeovers, promotions, and samples.
- Working towards achieving sales targets for different cosmetic brands.
- Assisting with stock loading and reporting any price discrepancies.
3. Customer Service Excellence
Customer satisfaction is at the heart of this learnership. Responsibilities include:
- Providing friendly, helpful, and professional assistance.
- Processing transactions at the Cosmetics Point of Sale.
- Advising customers without pressuring them to change preferred brands.
- Resolving customer queries efficiently.
Essential Skills and Competencies
Learners must develop both technical and soft skills to succeed. The most important include:
- Strong knowledge of sales targets, promotions, and personal selling techniques.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work well with customers and team members.
- Good self-management and organisational skills.
- Trustworthiness, honesty, and basic financial understanding.
- Computer proficiency for daily retail operations.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must meet specific employment conditions before joining:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Clear criminal and credit record through MIE verification.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts.
Remuneration and Benefits
The Dis-Chem Cosmetics Learnership provides a monthly stipend to support learners while gaining valuable experience. However, only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Commitment to Employment Equity
Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to transformation in line with its Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. The company actively encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Why Choose the Dis-Chem Learnership?
This programme is not just a job—it is a stepping stone to a meaningful career. Learners gain:
- Practical work experience in a professional retail setting.
- Training in stock management, merchandising, and customer service.
- Opportunities to interact with leading cosmetics and beauty brands.
- A chance to secure future employment in one of South Africa’s top pharmacy and retail chains.
Conclusion
The Dis-Chem Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) is an excellent opportunity for young people eager to enter the beauty and retail industry. With structured training, practical experience, and a supportive learning environment, candidates will be well-prepared for a career in cosmetics retail.
If you meet the requirements and have a passion for beauty, don’t miss this chance to join the Dis-Chem learnership programme and shape your future in the retail and cosmetics world.
Closing Date 31 October 2025
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